Madrid, IA

Iowa · Polk County · Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro

Madrid is a small town in Iowa with a population of 2,803. Residents earn $86,915 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

2,803 Population 2,298/sq mi density

$86,915 Median Income $37,322 per capita

$185,100 Home Value $275,847 Zillow

$1,034 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$86,915 median income, 0.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$185,100 home value, $1,034/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $86,915

16% higher than US avg

Home Value $185,100

34% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 0/100K

100% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.6%

33% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,034

11% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 41.3%

29% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.5%

86% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.1%

67% lower than US avg

How Madrid Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,803

Median Age40.1 yrs

Density2,298/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 97%

Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+

Median Income$86,915

Per Capita$37,322

Unemployment0.5%

Poverty4.1%

County GDP$63,823M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$185,100

Rent$1,034

Ownership82.0%

Zillow$275,847

Housing Units1,259

Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

C+

Violent0/100K

Property825/100K

Health

Obesity41.3%

Uninsured5.9%

Smoking13.2%

Depression21.2%

Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain36.2 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation1,018 ft (310 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.6%

High School+89.6%

Graduate+4.3%

School Score5.70

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%

Commute26 min

Broadband90.7%

EV Stations1

Libraries19

Is Madrid a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Madrid receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Madrid offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Madrid is $86,915, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Madrid is $185,100, 34% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Madrid is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 825 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.

Education

22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Madrid experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Madrid has a population of 2,803 with a density of 2,298 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.8% male. The city is predominantly White (97%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.9% of residents. 6.1% of the population are veterans. 11.4% of residents have a disability. 95.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,803

Total Population

2,298

People / sq mi

40.1yrs

Median Age

3% above US avg

1.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%

Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Madrid vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.9%

23% above US avg

Spanish 3.1%

77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Madrid vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Madrid is $86,915, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,322. The average weekly wage is $1,395. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants. The cost of living index is 87.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 14.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Madrid vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$86,915
	16% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$37,322
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,395
IRS Avg AGI	$93,610
Gini Index	0.433 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.5%
	86% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.1%
	67% below US avg
Establishments (County)	20,581
County GDP	$63,823M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,227
Healthcare	1,513
Retail	1,606
Manufacturing	341

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,943
	98% above US avg
Cost of Living	87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.9 min
Drive Alone	74.0%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Madrid is $185,100, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $275,847, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97.7% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,034 (11% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $788 for a one-bedroom to $989 for a two-bedroom apartment. 82.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,259 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1962. The average annual property tax is $6,943 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 20.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$185,100
	34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$275,847
Median List Price	$254,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$254,950
$/Sq Ft	$141
Homes Sold	3
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.7%
Price Drops	38.5%
Inventory	13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,034
	11% below US avg
Rent Burden	20.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$738
1 Bedroom	$788
2 Bedrooms	$989
3 Bedrooms	$1,282
4 Bedrooms	$1,420

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	82.0%
Owner-Occupied	82.0%
Renter-Occupied	18.0%
Housing Units	1,259
Median Year Built	1962

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,943
	98% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.75%

In Madrid, 41.3% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.7% of residents, below the national average. 29.7% have high blood pressure. 13.2% are current smokers. 23.7% report binge drinking. 21.5% are physically inactive. 21.2% report depression. 16.7% experience frequent mental distress. 5.9% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,073. The dentist ratio is 1:1,259. 90.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Madrid vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	41.3%
	29% above US avg
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart Disease	4.7%
High Blood Pressure	29.7%
Asthma	10.0%
COPD	5.2%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.2%
	6% below US avg
Binge Drinking	23.7%
Physical Inactivity	21.5%
Depression	21.2%
Mental Distress	16.7%
Physical Distress	10.9%
Short Sleep	34.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.4%
Uninsured	5.9%
	31% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,073
Dentists	1:1,259
Mental Health	1:285
Checkup Rate	75.4%
Dental Visits	72.2%
Premature Death	7,653/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.8/10
Exercise Access	90.6%
Healthcare Facilities	1,513

Madrid has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 825 per 100,000, 58% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 33 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Madrid receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Madrid vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	824.6/100K
	58% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	33
Traffic Accidents	15
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C+
Safety Score	2.5 / 5.0

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Madrid experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,018 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.3°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,018 ft (310 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density	2,298/sq mi
Coordinates	41.8757°N, 93.8205°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Polk County County
Nearest Airport	Des Moines International (DSM) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"

5% below US avg

Snowfall 38.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.04"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0449 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	10.2 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.0 / 100
Community Resilience	91.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

733 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 384 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976	EF5	7 km	0
Jun 27, 1953	EF5	87 km	1
Mar 5, 2022	EF4	78 km	6
May 27, 1995	EF4	92 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	70 km	0
May 30, 1989	EF4	70 km	0
May 24, 1989	EF4	39 km	0
Sep 28, 1986	EF4	23 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	78 km	0
Jun 18, 1974	EF4	23 km	2
Jun 8, 1967	EF4	78 km	0
May 5, 1965	EF4	71 km	0
May 10, 1959	EF4	79 km	0
Jun 9, 1954	EF4	87 km	1
Jul 14, 2021	EF3	90 km	0
Aug 20, 2019	EF3	73 km	0
Jul 19, 2018	EF3	87 km	0
Jul 19, 2018	EF3	70 km	0
Jun 22, 2015	EF3	98 km	0
Nov 12, 2005	EF3	39 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 ac, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2016	NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1	1,050	55 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.9 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in
April	49°F (10°C)	3.4 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.3 in
June	70°F (21°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.7 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.1 in

Madrid has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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Madrid is located in Polk County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 54.8% of the vote, a 10.9-point margin. 90.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 19 public libraries serving the community. 1,513 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 74% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.9%

D 54.8%

Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	33
Traffic Accidents	15
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.6%
	33% below US avg
High School+	89.6%
Graduate Degree+	4.3%
School Test Score	5.70

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	2,298/sq mi
Total Area	1.2 sq mi
County	Polk County County

Services

Broadband Access	90.7%
Avg Download Speed	130.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	25.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	19
Healthcare Facilities	1,513
Restaurants	1,227
Retail Stores	1,606

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.9 min
Drive Alone	74.0%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	14.5%

Average costs for common services in Madrid. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$220 ($132–$351)
Specialist Visit	$307 ($176–$483)
Urgent Care Visit	$176 ($88–$307)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,932 ($702–$4,390)
Dental Cleaning	$114 ($66–$176)
Dental Filling	$220 ($132–$351)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$40 ($22–$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$66 ($44–$105)
Brake Pad Replacement	$263 ($132–$439)
Tire Rotation	$35 ($18–$66)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$527 ($351–$878)
Battery Replacement	$176 ($88–$307)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$88 ($53–$132)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$79 ($44–$123)
HVAC Repair	$351 ($132–$702)
HVAC System Install	$6,146 ($3,512–$10,536)
Roof Repair	$878 ($351–$1,756)
Roof Replacement	$7,902 ($4,829–$13,170)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,317 ($439–$3,073)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,170 ($4,390–$26,340)
DUI Defense	$4,390 ($1,756–$8,780)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,317 ($702–$2,634)
Will Preparation	$439 ($176–$878)
Trust Preparation	$2,195 ($878–$4,390)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut	$48 ($26–$88)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$132 ($66–$220)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure	$35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour)	$70 ($44–$114)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.60 ($2.63–$4.83)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.07 ($2.20–$4.39)
Loaf of Bread	$3.34 ($2.20–$4.83)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$3.95 ($2.63–$5.71)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.83 ($3.51–$6.59)
Rice (per lb)	$0.88 ($0.53–$1.58)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$123 ($70–$220)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$105)
Internet (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$57 ($26–$88)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$75 ($44–$132)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$176 ($66–$439)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,756 ($1,054–$3,073)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$114)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($7.02–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$88 ($26–$220)
Driver's License Renewal	$26 ($13–$66)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,054 ($527–$2,195)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$878 ($439–$1,756)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$351 ($176–$615)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22–$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$878 ($351–$2,195)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$10,975 ($4,390–$26,340)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$53 ($26–$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$88 ($44–$176)
Dog Grooming	$53 ($26–$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35 ($18–$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$263 ($132–$439)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$176 ($88–$351)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$768
Toddler	$662
Preschool	$662
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$516
Toddler	$507
Preschool	$507

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Polk County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	39,472	2,057	$61,984	0.87
Finance & Insurance	31,508	1,548	$120,866	2.44
Retail Trade	30,431	1,717	$39,944	0.96
Accommodation & Food Services	24,283	1,275	$26,894	0.84
Construction	20,807	1,462	$82,065	1.25
Professional & Technical Services	20,120	3,392	$105,432	0.91
Manufacturing	19,917	500	$74,964	0.76
Wholesale Trade	17,868	1,670	$101,402	1.43
Administrative & Waste Services	17,593	1,418	$57,851	0.94
Transportation & Warehousing	16,339	480	$57,222	1.21
Management of Companies	10,422	555	$125,518	1.94
Other Services	10,200	1,554	$59,171	1.07
Arts & Entertainment	5,478	274	$28,528	1.03
Information & Technology	4,794	610	$99,898	0.80
Real Estate	4,682	954	$68,924	0.95
Educational Services	4,676	360	$45,319	0.71
Utilities	363	61	$128,808	0.30
Agriculture & Forestry	229	46	$43,043	0.09
Mining & Oil/Gas	49	6	$73,314	0.04

Schools in Madrid

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Madrid Elementary School	Elementary	293	23	12.7:1
Madrid High School	High	206	16	12.9:1
Madrid Junior High School	Middle	153	11	13.9:1
Madrid Elementary Preschool	—	16	2	8.0:1

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Radio Stations near Madrid

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
IPR Studio One	public radio	MP3 128 kbps
95 KGGO	classic rock	AAC+ 48 kbps
98.3 The Vibe	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
107.3 The Vibe	—	MP3 80 kbps
92.5 KJJY	country	AAC+ 48 kbps
IPR Studio One (Iowa Public Radio)	apm, indie	MP3 64 kbps
100.3 The Bus	adult hits	AAC
1460 KXNO	sports	AAC
Nash FM 97.3	country	AAC+ 48 kbps
KDLS	classic hits	AAC+ 32 kbps
Now 1051	adult contemporary	AAC

Campgrounds Near Madrid

11 campgrounds found near Madrid.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
OAK GROVE PICNIC AREA	5.0/5	2	$50
CHERRY GLEN PICNIC	4.6/5	6	$50
COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA	4.6/5	9	$50
PRAIRIE FLOWER RECREATION AREA	4.6/5	252	$20–$336
ACORN VALLEY	4.5/5	85	$14–$84
CHERRY GLEN CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	125	$24–$26
SANDPIPER RECREATION AREA	4.5/5	1	$110
WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA	4.5/5	3	$50
BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA	4.2/5	67	$22–$26
BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA	3.6/5	2	$50
Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)	—	1	$75

National Parks Near Madrid

18 national parks and monuments found near Madrid.

Park	Type	Fee
Banner Lakes At Summerset State Park	State Park	Free
Beed's Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Big Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Dolliver Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Elk Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Green Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Honey Creek Resort	State Park	Free
Honey Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Ahquabi State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Anita State Park	State Park	Free
Ledges State Park	State Park	Free
Margo Frankel Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Pine Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Red Haw State Park	State Park	Free
Rock Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Springbrook State Park	State Park	Free
Twin Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Walnut Woods State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Madrid

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	2,558	$51,500
2015	2,586	$54,444
2017	2,595	$64,135
2019	2,561	$63,895
2021	2,808	$67,813
2023	2,799	$86,915

Museums in Madrid

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
LIVING HISTORY FARMS FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		5152785286	$3,241,576
IOWA RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	225 10TH STREET	8006260319	$1,515,207
IOWA ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5157953216	$428,544
IOWA HALL OF PRIDE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5152808969	$275,637
OCTAGON CENTER FOR THE ARTS	GENERAL MUSEUM		5152325331	$270,101
VOAS NATURE AREA MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	19286 LEXINGTON ROAD	5154653577	$134,672
BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5154321907	$115,916
AMES ASTROBLEME MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	416 DOUGLAS AVENUE	5152322148	$115,612
ANKENY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	301 SW 3RD ST	5159655795	$46,403
BATTIN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$5,440
BIG CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	112 3RD STREET	5159653828	$3,087
ANDERSON SCULPTURE GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5152943342
BRENTON ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5159924211
BRUNNIER ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		5152943342
CHRISTIAN PETERSEN ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		5152949500
FARM HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5152947426
GALLERY 181	ART MUSEUM		5152947428
GILBERT COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GRIMES HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5159863076
GRIMES IOOF BUILDING	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORICAL MUSEUM SOCIETY OF BOONE COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HUXLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5152319174
IOWA GOLD STAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5152524531
IOWA MILITARY AVIATION HERITAGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5159644515
IOWA MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
JOHNSTON STATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5153310687
LIVING HISTORY FARMS	GENERAL MUSEUM		5152785286
MADRID HISTORICAL SOCIETY & CLAY CASTLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	109 W SECOND STREET	5157953249
MADRID HISTORY AND CLAY CASTLE	GENERAL MUSEUM		5157953249
MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER BIRTHPLACE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5154321896
MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	709 CARROLL ST	5154321896
REIMAN GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5152942710
SLATER AREA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5152883832
UNIVERSITY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5152943342
URBANDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5152702917

Libraries in Madrid

Name	Address	Annual Visits
URBANDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY	3520 86TH ST	314,597
KIRKENDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY	1210 NW PRAIRIE RIDGE DR	268,631
JOHNSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	6700 MERLE HAY RD	150,572
ERICSON PUBLIC LIBRARY	702 GREENE ST	107,701
GRIMES PUBLIC LIBRARY	200 N JAMES ST	88,910
HUXLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY	515 N MAIN AVE	57,332
MADRID PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 W 3RD ST	29,432
SLATER PUBLIC LIBRARY	105 N TAMA	28,194
ROY R. ESTLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY	1308 WALNUT ST	24,879
POLK CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY	1500 W BROADWAY	21,955
LEONARD A. GOOD COMMUNITY LIBRARY	208 W MULBERRY ST	12,128
GRANGER PUBLIC LIBRARY	2216 BROADWAY	8,572
WOODWARD PUBLIC LIBRARY	118 S MAIN ST	7,386
MINBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY	315 BAKER ST	4,496

Farmers Markets in Madrid

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Ames Main Street Farmers' Market	300 & 400 Blocks of Main Street	05/04/2019 to 10/26/2019	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Boone Farmers Market Association	7th and Story Street	06/06/2019 to 10/24/2019	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Grimes Farmers Market	True Value parking lot
Highland Park Farmers Market	6th Avenue from Euclid to Douglas on west side of street
Johnston Farmers Market	Corner of NW 62nd Avenue & Merle Hay Road	05/24/2016 to 10/04/2016	Tue: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
North Grand Farmers Market Association	North Grand Mall
Polk City Farmers Market	Town Square	05/29/2014 to 10/16/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;
Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market	Corner of SW 3rd & SW Maple Street	05/17/2014 to 09/27/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit

Restaurants in Madrid

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raddish Express

Gas Stations in Madrid

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casey's

Breweries in Madrid

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Carmen's Bar Grill	Bar (Drinking Places), Bouton, IA, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Barbecue, American, Drinking	100 S Beaver Ave	5156762001	Visit
Firetrucker Brewery	Brewery	716 S W 3rd St	5159641284	Visit
Olde Main Brewing Company	Brew Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Pub, Restaurant Equipment & Supplies Retail, Brewery, Bar, Liqu	316 Main St	5152320553	Visit
Thunderhead Sports Bar & Grill	Sports Bar, Pizza Place, and Brewery	1325 S W Oralabor Rd	(515) 289-1578, 5152891578	Visit
Torrent Brewing Company	Brewery	504 Burnett Ave

Nursing Homes in Madrid

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
MADRID HOME FOR THE AGED 613 WEST NORTH STREET	Non profit - Church related	155	92	2/5	—	4/5	3/5	5157953007

Pharmacies in Madrid

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
MEDICAP PHARMACY	411 ANNEX ROAD	515-795-4252

Cell Towers in Madrid

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
.4 MI W OF US 69 .4 MI S OF NE 134TH AVE	TOWER	451
.4 MI W OF US 69 .4 MI S OF NE 134TH AVE	TOWER	451
1922 Od Bloomington Rd.	TOWER	150
1922 Od Bloomington Rd.	TOWER	150
.2 MI N & 1.6 MI W OF INT OF MAIN	TOWER	150
.2 MI N & 1.6 MI W OF INT OF MAIN	TOWER	150
(Grimes) 1.89 MI NE of Rural Route 80, X Avenue	GTOWER	106
(Grimes) 1.89 MI NE of Rural Route 80, X Avenue	GTOWER	106
1.2 MI SW	TOWER	46
1.2 MI SW	TOWER	46

Fire Stations in Madrid

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Madrid Fire Department	304 S Water ST	Volunteer			515-795-3551

Bridges in Madrid

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1958	21	5,600	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	26	2,880	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1966	26	2,230	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1973	1,021	2,040	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1999	21	590	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1990	139	170	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1990	125	150	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1900	25	90	P
Tee Beam	Concrete	1917	29	80	P
Slab	Concrete continuous	1986	112	79	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	70	71	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1937	92	71	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1992	103	60	G
Culvert	Steel	1987	27	60	F

Superfund Sites Near Madrid

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
CITY OF AMES STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT	200 E 5TH ST	STORY

Airports Near Madrid

34 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Des Moines International Airport	DSM	Large Airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport	FOD	Medium Airport
Agrivation Field	—	Small Airport
Ames Municipal Airport	AMW	Small Airport
Ankeny Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Bascom Field	—	Small Airport
Boone Municipal Airport	BNW	Small Airport
Drake Airport	—	Small Airport
Eldora Airport	—	Small Airport
Elf Run Airport	—	Small Airport
Farrar Airport	—	Small Airport
Greenfield Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Guthrie County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Hall Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Hedgewood Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Hobbes Field	—	Small Airport
Husband Field	—	Small Airport
Iowa Falls Municipal Airport	IFA	Small Airport
Jefferson Municipal Airport	EFW	Small Airport
Jukam's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Jungmanns Landing	—	Small Airport
Kern Field	—	Small Airport
Knight Field	—	Small Airport
Knoxville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Laverty Field	—	Small Airport
Lund Airport	—	Small Airport
Morningstar Field	—	Small Airport
Nash Field Indianola Airport	—	Small Airport
Perry Municipal Airport	PRO	Small Airport
Riedesel Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Too Short Airport	—	Small Airport
Tuinstra Airfield	—	Small Airport
Webster City Municipal Airport	EBS	Small Airport
Winterset Madison County Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Madrid

13 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Ames Police Department	515 Clark Avenue
Ankeny Police Department
Bob E. Rice Communications Center	6023 Northeast 14th Street
Boone Police department
Iowa State Patrol - Post 1	260 Northwest 48th Place
ISU Police
Johnston Police Department Annex
Johnston Public Safety Building
Johnston Public Safety Building
Madrid Police Department
Polk City Police Station	309 West Van Dorn Street
Polk County Field Operations Center	6023 Northeast 14th Street
Urbandale Police Department	3740 86th Street

Grocery Stores in Madrid

4 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Caseys General Store 032	Convenience Store	117 N Kennedy Ave
Dollar General 12903	Other	100 S Prairie Dr
Git-N-Go 39	Convenience Store	501 E 2nd St
The Market Of Madrid	Grocery Store	301 Annex Rd

Post Offices in Madrid

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Madrid Post Office

Treatment Centers in Madrid

8 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bridges of Iowa Inc	Substance Abuse	515-777-1121
Central Iowa Psychological Services	Substance Abuse	515-233-1122
Children and Families of Iowa - Cornerstone Counseling	Substance Abuse	515-289-2272
Community and Family Resources - Ames Outpatient	Substance Abuse	515-576-7261
Community and Family Resources - Boone Outpatient	Substance Abuse	515-576-7261
Ellipsis	Both	515-243-3459
Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Ember Recovery/Ames/804 Kellogg	Substance Abuse	515-233-3141
Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - YSS of Boone County	Substance Abuse	515-433-2091

DOL Wage Violations in Madrid

2 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $34,169 in back wages owed to 30 employees.

Violations

$34,169

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Portable Pro	—	—	50156	—	1	$30,201	$1,777	17
Alejandro Moreno, FLC	—	—	50156	—	1	$3,968	$305	13

Churches & Religious Organizations in Madrid

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
INLIGHT MEDIA	1831 OPAL LN
MADRID EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH	2243 N KENNEDY AVE
ONE HEART CATHOLIC MISSIONS	1646 280TH ST
ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH	PO BOX 128
ST PAULS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST	115 S CEDAR ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madrid

What is the population of Madrid?

Madrid has a population of 2,803 residents and is located in Iowa. The population density is 2,298 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.1 years. The population is 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

Is Madrid expensive to live in?

Madrid is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 87.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $86,915, 16% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $185,100 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Madrid safe?

Madrid is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 825 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Madrid receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Madrid?

Madrid has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Madrid?

The job market in Madrid is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,395. There are 20,581 business establishments in the area, including 1,227 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 14.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Madrid?

The median home value in Madrid is $185,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $275,847. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,034. Fair market rent is $788 for a 1-bedroom and $989 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 82.0%. The average annual property tax is $6,943.

How are the schools in Madrid?

Schools in Madrid score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.6% of adults in Madrid hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Madrid?

The obesity rate in Madrid is 41.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 13.2% of adults are smokers. 21.5% are physically inactive. 21.2% of residents report depression. 5.9% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 90.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,073.

What is transportation like in Madrid?

The average commute in Madrid is 26 minutes. 74% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Madrid?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Madrid is 97% White. 96.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.1% speak Spanish. 6.1% of the population are military veterans. 11.4% of residents have a disability. 95.4% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Woodward, IA 1,002 pop · 5.4 mi Slater, IA 1,498 pop · 6.7 mi Granger, IA 1,919 pop · 7.9 mi Polk City, IA 5,833 pop · 8.2 mi Huxley, IA 4,440 pop · 11.8 mi Boone, IA 12,445 pop · 12.3 mi Johnston, IA 24,196 pop · 13.6 mi Grimes, IA 15,810 pop · 13.7 mi Perry, IA 7,928 pop · 14.3 mi Ames, IA 66,112 pop · 14.6 mi Ankeny, IA 70,542 pop · 15.1 mi Dallas Center, IA 2,058 pop · 15.5 mi Ogden, IA 1,902 pop · 15.6 mi Urbandale, IA 46,026 pop · 16.6 mi

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